Elizabeth Ann Pallesen

In Loving Memory of Elizabeth Ann Pallesen, age 88, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2024, in Ocala, Florida.  Born on September 4, 1936, in Brooklyn, New York, Elizabeth lived a life full of love, adventure, and devotion.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert D. Sr.; her parents, Elizabeth and Paul; and her twin sisters, Mary and Catherine.

Elizabeth is survived by her brother, Thomas; her six children: Kevin (Josephine), Robert D. Jr. (Iona), Laurie, Keith (Beth), Malulani (Jim), and Leilani (Ty); her twelve grandchildren: Matthew (Angie), Amber (Cory), Elizabeth (Paula), Rebecca, Keith (Joan), Tasheana (Thomas), Emalee, Saxton, Brierly, Ivan (Maria), Iris (Crystal), and Isiah; and her 23 great-grandchildren: Matthew, Chyler, Ayanna, Taurean, Elizabeth, Audianna, Ava, Aylynn, Kaleb, Aylanna, Kayden, David, Makaya, Catherine, Kailee, Avery, Killian, Memphis, Ciera, Mateo, Marcos, Dallas, and Matthew.

A devout Catholic and a loving wife for 55 years, Elizabeth cherished her faith and her family above all else. She was an adventurous soul with a love for the West, horses, and hot air balloons. Her greatest joy came from spending time with her great-grandchildren. Elizabeth graduated from Mepham High School in Bellmore, New York in 1954 and traveled extensively with her family during her husband’s military service. She settled in Florida in 1988. At 59, she pursued her dream of driving a tractor trailer across the country to see the United States. Upon her return several years later, she became a local school bus driver. Her compassion extended to animals as well, as she was a dedicated rescue mom to many fur babies.

Services to honor Elizabeth will be held on Saturday, September 21st, 2024. The viewing will take place at Robert's Funeral Home, 19939 E Pennsylvania Avenue, Dunnellon, Florida 34432, at 11:30 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 7525 South U.S. Highway 41, Dunnellon, Florida 34432, at 1:30 p.m. Following the Funeral Mass, there will be a reception at 3:00 PM at the American Legion,  10730 S. US Hwy 41, Dunnellon, FL 34432.  Committal Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, September 23rd, 2024 at The Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW 102nd Avenue, Bushnell, Florida 33513.

Elizabeth’s memory will forever live on in the hearts of those she loved and who loved her. May she rest in peace.